CONTACT

kelinz.kz@gmail.com | Portfolio | LinkedIn | Pittsburgh, PA | U.S. Work Authorization

EDUCATION

Carnegie Mellon University 
August 2025 – Expected May 2027 | Pittsburgh, PA 
Master of Entertainment Technology

Stony Brook University 
Aug 2022 -Dec 2024 | Stony Brook, NY
B.A. in Media/Arts/Culture

Queensborough Community College 
Aug 2020-Jun 2022 | Bayside, NY 
A.S. in Computer Science and Information Security

PROJECTS

AppetizeR
Game Designer | 3D & 2D Artist

• Led game design as the sole designer in a 5-person team for a pre-dinner AR party game on Snapchat Spectacles
• Rapidly prototyped and validated multiple concepts using paper prototyping
• Iterated core mechanics to balance UX and device constraints

Budget Trial
Game Designer | 2D Artist

• Independently designed and developed an original tabletop game in a 2-week sprint
• Conducted >7 playtests and iterated game design based on player feedback to refine gameplay

PookieDoggie
3D Artist | Game Designer

• Collaborated as a Game Designer and Artist within a team of five to develop a 4-player party game from scratch in just two weeks.
• Independently created character models and implemented animations from concept to final

N-EYE-NJA
2D Artist | Narrative Designer 

• Spearheaded the conceptualization and design of six unique character profiles, including visual aesthetics and characters’ personalities.
• Collaborated with a cross-functional team of five to successfully delivering the full product within a one-week timeframe

Boo Buddy Blitz 
3D Artist | Game Designer 

• Built a 4-level VR experience in a 2-week sprint with a team of five
• Leveraged out-of-the-box thinking to drive innovation and deliver unique, high-impact creative solutions.

Experience

Maternity Photographer and Sales
MOM365

• Solved on-site challenges (lighting, subject behavior) through quick creative adjustments to maintain shot quality
• Conducted high-volume photoshoots while maintaining consistency and efficiency
• Managed post-processing workflow and delivered final assets on schedule

SKILLS

• Game Design
• Rapid Prototyping
• Level Design
• Playtesting

SOFTWARES

Game Engine

• Unity

3D & Texturing

• Maya
• Substant Painting

Creative Toos

• Photoshop
• Premiere Pro
• Illustrator
• After Effects

Design & Prototyping

• Procreate
• Figma